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   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to hear governance study and approve mobile outreach van contract",
   "summary": "Haliburton County Council will receive a presentation on the Community Affordability Governance Structure Study, which examines four governance models for the County and its four local municipalities. The Council will also consider approving a staff report and by-law to award a contract to RUNASO for the purchase and upfitting of a Mobile Outreach Van, funded through the Emergency Treatment Fund agreement.",
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   "date": "2026-10-14",
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   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "County Joint Accessibility Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to hear Dorset Tower gift shop accessible ramp deputation",
   "summary": "The Haliburton County Joint Accessibility Committee will hear deputations on an accessible ramp project at the Dorset Tower Gift Shop and on extreme weather and people with disabilities. The committee will also discuss recruiting new members and updating the County's Joint Accessibility Plan. The agenda includes standard items like adopting the agenda and minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/474772/County%20Joint%20Accessibility%20Committee%20-%2012%20Aug%202.pdf?handle=239D4E16659440ACAFDC2E3001F6B4C4",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4217"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Land Division Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to decide on three consent applications, including an easement and a lot addition.",
   "summary": "The Land Division Committee will consider three applications for consent. These include an easement to formalize a shared driveway at 1343 True North Road, a request to cancel two existing consents on Loop Road, and a lot addition on Dies Trail. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from its July 13, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/474737/Land%20Division%20Committee%20-%2010%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=909488F21BC649DB8BF5B724CA5EBC29",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4268"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider Official Plan amendments and building decarbonization grant",
   "summary": "Haliburton County Council will discuss updates to the County Official Plan and the approval of a source water protection amendment for Minden Hills. The body is also deciding on a grant application for a building decarbonization study and a contract for Teranet subscription additions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/474578/Regular%20Council%20-%2022%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=2C9F5528452B4E6091FA8C08DE766171",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4232"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Land Division Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider lot addition at 1936 Blueberry Trail",
   "summary": "The Land Division Committee will meet to consider a request to add land to a property at 1936 Blueberry Trail in Dysart et al. The application seeks to add 11 meters of lake frontage and 1,068 square meters to an adjoining lot.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/474377/Land%20Division%20Committee%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=906AB6B0F18C4EA1A571131605F7CF19",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4266"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council approves $15.5M housing grant application with Habitat for Humanity.",
   "summary": "Haliburton County Council will review public safety updates and climate change progress. The main decision involves partnering with Habitat for Humanity to pursue a $15.5 million provincial infrastructure loan for housing projects. Council will also approve an election-period delegation of authority and proclaim Canoe FM Day.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/474262/Regular%20Council%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=72D7C77655C94FD6A6D61E692B5B9DBB",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4231"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Special Meeting of Council",
   "headline": "Council discusses affordability and governance study",
   "summary": "At this special meeting, Haliburton County Council receives a presentation from EORN on the Community-wide Affordability and Governance Structure Study. The study explores options for long-term fiscal sustainability, service delivery, and potential governance changes. No decisions are made; council accepts the engagement and sets expectations for public consultations in late June.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/474159/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2017%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=FC91B9F63945466F911EA245A3FB4A60",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4264"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Land Division Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to decide on canceling parking lot consent for commercial consolidation",
   "summary": "The Land Division Committee will consider two applications: a consent cancellation to merge a parking lot at Peck Street and Bobcaygeon Road with adjacent commercial land at 8 Peck Street, and a validation of title for a property on Kennisis Lake Road. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/474148/Land%20Division%20Committee%20-%2015%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=0306C37D741A4F60B3264D491AAABA2C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4265"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to award pavement marking contract to Apex Pavement Markings Inc.",
   "summary": "Council will consider approving the award of the 2026 Pavement Marking Project tender to Apex Pavement Markings Inc. and enact a bylaw to authorize the agreement. They will also receive the 2nd Quarter Tourism Report and a Lakelands Public Health Board summary.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/474092/Regular%20Council%20-%2010%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=1015CFBD7E894B989F6505E4E496E847",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4230"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "County Joint Accessibility Committee",
   "headline": "County celebrates first Accessibility Awards, discusses funding for AccessAbility Week",
   "summary": "The Haliburton County Joint Accessibility Committee will review the 2026 Accessibility Awards recipients, discuss National AccessAbility Week campaign, and consider federal funding for 2027-2029. A member resignation is also noted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/474094/County%20Joint%20Accessibility%20Committee%20-%2010%20Jun%202.pdf?handle=BF94B7945331495AB79EF2C96FEB60CD",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4216"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Haliburton County Public Library Board",
   "headline": "Library Board to hold preliminary discussions on 2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Haliburton County Public Library Board will review June circulation statistics and financial reports. The meeting will include a discussion on the preliminary 2027 budget and a proposal to change official document fonts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/474128/Haliburton%20County%20Public%20Library%20Board%20-%2010%20Jun.pdf?handle=9DBFAA06708C43118ED9E46E7B8A40C9",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4198"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/473906/Regular%20Council%20-%2027%20May%202026.pdf?handle=F1C6E05DEC164406994BE84CC47C5F7E",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4229"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council approves $74,000 annual rent supplement for Gull River affordable housing",
   "summary": "Haliburton County Council approved an annual rent‑supplement contribution of up to $74,000 for the Gull River affordable housing project, covering 19 units in its first full year of occupancy. The council also accepted the 2025 audited financial statements, adopted an amendment to the FN‑04 procurement policy, and authorized a contract with KB Civil Constructors Inc. for the 2026 West Guilford Bridge rehabilitation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/473711/Regular%20Council%20-%2013%20May%202026.pdf?handle=B83BAD1A6ECF400EBB2A549FAB22793A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4228"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Haliburton County Public Library Board",
   "headline": "Library board to hear 2025 audit results, Friends presentation",
   "summary": "The board will receive the draft 2025 financial statements from auditor KPMG, showing a $22,409 surplus on $1.36M in revenue. They will also hear a presentation from the Friends of the Library and review circulation statistics and year-to-date budget reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/473709/Haliburton%20County%20Public%20Library%20Board%20-%2013%20May.pdf?handle=B8A5F0ABF643416892880DF4B69645BA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4197"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Land Division Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider two new rural lots in Minden Hills",
   "summary": "The Land Division Committee will decide on two applications to create new rural lots on Bacon Road and County Road 503 in Minden Hills, and a new rural residential lot on Glamor Lake Road in Highlands East. The committee will also adopt previous meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/473540/Land%20Division%20Committee%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=1E33403FEE4F4AC890C47D2E87D8F4A1",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4262"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council approves road surface treatment and healthcare funding agreements",
   "summary": "Haliburton County Council will approve a contract for road surface treatment and authorize a funding agreement for emergency treatment. The meeting also includes a presentation on climate change impacts and a proclamation for First Responders Day.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/473452/Regular%20Council%20-%2022%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=EE8A682457B841C0AF565DBF06B62C1A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4227"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Land Division Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to decide on three new rural lots near Minden Hills",
   "summary": "The Land Division Committee is considering five consent applications for new lots or lot additions. The most significant is the Hicks application to create three rural residential lots on Warder Road and Lochlin Road in Minden Hills, with a staff recommendation to defer approval pending an updated Land Use Compatibility Assessment and Official Plan Amendment. Other applications include lot additions in Algonquin Highlands and a new waterfront lot in Highlands East.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/473169/Land%20Division%20Committee%20-%2013%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=2A620952071C436688DBB27CF1291043",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4253"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Haliburton County considers $828,298 ERP system contract",
   "summary": "Council is deciding on a joint Enterprise Resource Planning system award and a study to examine the affordability of the County's governance structure. The meeting also includes a vote on a shoreline structures official plan amendment for Dysart et al.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/473054/Regular%20Council%20-%2008%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=1005D6E8857A4B3D8CFA21096036918B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4226"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Haliburton County Public Library Board",
   "headline": "Library board to discuss hours of operation",
   "summary": "The Haliburton County Public Library Board will review a revised 2026 annual workplan, a strategic plan status report, and discuss library hours of operation. They will also consider financial reports showing a $354,259 transfer from reserves approved in February.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/473068/Haliburton%20County%20Public%20Library%20Board%20-%2008%20Apr.pdf?handle=34F9AA2E7DA94CF69941D881FDD38850",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4196"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "County Joint Accessibility Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss Bobcaygeon Road pedestrian crossing and other accessibility projects",
   "summary": "The Haliburton County Joint Accessibility Committee will hear deputations on three infrastructure projects: a pedestrian crossing on Bobcaygeon Road, a new build for the Lochlin Community Centre, and the Brooksong Retreat & Cancer Support Centre. They will also review municipal election accessibility plans from the four local townships and consider nominations for the 2026 Accessibility Awards in closed session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/473048/County%20Joint%20Accessibility%20Committee%20-%2008%20Apr%202.pdf?handle=199BB02F59BF4108941B08223C446304",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4215"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Short Term Rental Appeals Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to decide on STR license appeal for 1114 North Drive",
   "summary": "The Short Term Rental Appeals Committee will hear a deputation from Esther Naime appealing the denial of her short-term rental license due to demerit points. Staff recommend removing the demerit points and allowing a new application for 1114 North Drive in Dysart et al. The committee will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/473036/Short%20Term%20Rental%20Appeals%20Committee%20-%2007%20Apr%2020.pdf?handle=C056AA4846C14A3BB04FE7D7DD45891D",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4260"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "County approves purchase of two new pickup trucks and road rehab contracts",
   "summary": "Haliburton County Council will vote on by-laws authorizing the purchase of two 2026 pickup trucks from Fraser Ford Sales Limited and an agreement with GIP Paving Inc. for the 2026 hot‑mix road rehabilitation project on County Road 3 (Glamorgan Rd.) and Eagle Lake Patrol Yard 2. The council will also approve a $18,317 purchase of VMware vSphere Foundation licensing for 2026, using $10,442 from the IT reserve to offset costs. Additional reports on finance, planning, tourism, physician recruitment and emergency medical services will be received for information.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/472876/Regular%20Council%20-%2025%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=431C887A026243ACAF65E74B4FB742BA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4225"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "Haliburton County Public Library Board",
   "headline": "Library Board meeting cancelled; no items will be decided",
   "summary": "The Haliburton County Public Library Board scheduled a regular meeting for March 11, 2026, but the agenda is marked CANCELLED, so no items will be discussed or decided. The agenda had listed items such as a Strategic Plan 2026 status report, library hours of operation, and financial reports, but none will be acted upon. The next regular meeting is set for April 8, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/472409/Haliburton%20County%20Public%20Library%20Board%20-%2011%20Mar.pdf?handle=4E35A2AAEED6437C95569BBCE7379611",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4195"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "Regular Council - 11 Mar 2026 - Cancelled",
   "headline": "Council meeting cancelled, no items decided",
   "summary": "The Haliburton County Council meeting scheduled for March 11, 2026 was cancelled. As a result, none of the agenda items were adopted, discussed, or decided. The agenda listed several reports and proposals that will be considered at a future meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/472454/Regular%20Council%20-%2011%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=71E02964144B4A4B8D705157E6E15E10",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4224"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve purchase of a 2026 tandem axle plow truck",
   "summary": "Council will adopt the consent agenda, approve a new Investment Policy and update the Tangible Capital Asset Policy, and authorize the purchase of a 2026 tandem‑axle plow truck through By‑law 4338. Additional items include receiving a planning work‑plan update and background information on a proposed subdivision and condominium project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/472277/Regular%20Council%20-%2025%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=E688ECE555744BA7AB56DFF6986A61D3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4223"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "body": "County Joint Accessibility Committee",
   "headline": "Enabling Accessibility Fund 2026 call for proposals announced",
   "summary": "The Haliburton County Joint Accessibility Committee will receive an update on the County Administration and Land Registry building renovations, review the multi‑year Accessibility Plan, discuss nominations for the 2026 Accessibility Awards, and announce the Enabling Accessibility Fund call for proposals. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, accepting minutes, and setting the next meeting date.",
   "agenda_url": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/document/472039/County%20Joint%20Accessibility%20Committee%20-%2011%20Feb%202.pdf?handle=1BAE298E31F04C3AB4CCB1DB119E4AFD",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://haliburton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4214"
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